Castelnuovo Calcea

Castelnuovo Calcea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Asti.

Castelnuovo Calcea
Comune di Castelnuovo Calcea
Coat of arms
Location of Castelnuovo Calcea
Castelnuovo Calcea
Location of Castelnuovo Calcea in Italy
Castelnuovo Calcea
Castelnuovo Calcea (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°47′N 8°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceAsti (AT)
Government
  MayorRoberto Guastello
Area
  Total8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
246 m (807 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
  Total753
  Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Castelnuovesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14040
Dialing code0141
Patron saintSt. Stephen
Saint day26 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Parish church, built in the late 17th century
  • Medieval castle, destroyed by Savoyard troops in 1634. Today only the entrance gate and a tower remain.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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